Friday, June 14, 2013

If you thought beer was just a refreshing adult beverage
that made your friends seem more interesting and better looking, well think
again. I was simply stunned at how a glass of beer poured into a homemade
barbecue sauce created one of the most delicious grilled flank steaks I’ve ever
had.

If you’re looking for something different for your Father’s
Day cookout, consider this super simple preparation. I’m not sure if it’s the
bitterness from the hops, or the malty notes, or just the alcohol, but
something happens to produce a tender, juicy, and very flavorful steak.

Of course, half the battle is cutting this correctly, so pay
special attention to that portion of the video. Cutting in half lengthwise will
make life easier, and then straight down across the grain will yield tender
slices of the smoky, aromatic meat. Drizzle on a little of the leftover sauce,
and you’re in for a real treat.

Any beer will do, but try to use something on the more aggressive
side if you can. Don’t forget, you’ll need to drink the other 5.33 beers, so
you might as well get something tasty. I went with Belgian ale, and it was a
beautiful thing. I hope you give this father-friendly beerbecue recipe a try
soon. Enjoy!

Though about worcestershire, but thought it might fight the beer. I can't imagine this tasting any better, but there are obviously hundreds of things you could add. This didn't have dry mustard, or garlic, onions, etc. lots of things I will sometimes add.

Chef, I was wondering if this bbq sauce could keep in bottled form for a while?? I was thinking a home made bbq sauce would make a good gift, but if it only keeps a few days in the fridge then maybe not.

This looks marvelous! I have used the same marinade for flank steak for 40 years... 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup freah lemon juice, 1/4 cup oil and 2 cloves garlic minced and LOVE it! Never tempted to try anything else until now. This will be the next marinade I use for flank steak and I can't wait. I'll let you know what I think. I'm optimistic as every one of your recipes that I've tried have been home runs! Thanks for the ideas.

Chef John, can I trouble you to tell me what kind of grill you are using?

Looks like a very nice grate for whatever it is.

And by the way, I am a HUGE fan of yours! The first recipe of yours I tried was your Sherry Braised Beef Short Ribs & they were OUTSTANDING! LOVE your sense of humor, too! I even have my fiance addicted to your video blog. Keep up the amazing work you do, Chef! We love ya here in Wisconsin!

I do not know if you are mad, or a genius, or a MAD GENIUS! I just made the Beerbecue sauce for the flank in the morning. I must say all though I could not find any "Belgian Ale" the sauce turned out amazing! Can't wait to bite into this tomorrow!